Joellen Leavelle's blog

New Census Bureau data released earlier this week shows that more Americans are living in poverty now than at any time since 1993. While an increase might be understandable, given the uncertain economy, the numbers are still staggering. Read more »

In May, Senators Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) introduced S. Read more »

Look out, people, Congress is launching an all-out attack on the retirement security of current and future retirees. Read more »

Poll after poll suggests that working Americans are deeply concerned about their future retirement income, Read more »

During the first week of Wake Up, Washington! Month we highlighted the grim fact that half of all retirees age 65 and over have a yearly income of less than $15,635.  Read more »

I don’t bring up Social Security much around my friends, probably because it’s not exactly the most riveting topic Read more »

It is well-documented that the wage gap hurts women and their families by denying them the fair wages that would help them pay for essential items Read more »

When you're young, one of the last things you think about is retirement. Who wants to think about something that's 40 years down the road? Read more »

October 1 is International Day of Older Persons, a day to raise awareness Read more »

If you are between ages 32 and 64 and hope to maintain your current standard Read more »